Jingwang Weishi
JingWang Weishi is a mobile phone application used for surveillance of residents in Xinjiang, China.Function
The application records information about the device it is installed on, including its International Mobile Equipment Identity number, the phone's model and manufacturer, and the phone number. It searches the phone for images, videos, audio recordings, and files, and instructs users to delete any content it flags as "dangerous". Data is transferred in plaintext and without encryption. The application also monitors WeChat and Sina Weibo activity.
A thorough report on this app was conducted by analysts.Mandatory use
Police in China have reportedly forced Uyghurs in Xinjiang to download the application as part of a mass surveillance campaign. They check to ensure that individuals have it installed on their phones, and have arrested individuals who refuse to do so.
